Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   [Madison, WI] — Tammy Baldwin hired Hillary Clinton’s fixer attorney and tried to silence a former member of her staff with a severance package after Baldwin mishandled the opioid crisis at the Tomah VA. Now Leah Vukmir is working to hold Baldwin accountable for

MADISON, WIS. – Attorney General Brad Schimel’s 2019-2021 Biennial Budget Request, submitted yesterday to Governor Walker and his Department of Administration, calls for a package of critical criminal justice reforms and investments. Specifically, the attorney general’s request builds upon his reforms at the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory (WSCL) by seeking

For more information contact: Todd McClain – Chief of Staff 719-629-8930 Osseo, WI – Recently, former Vice President Joe Biden made a sweeping statement about Americans who support President Trump. He called supporters of the President “virulent people” and “dregs of society.” In response, Steve Toft challenged Ron Kind to

For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Inspectors with the Wisconsin State Patrol are taking part in a national effort aimed at enhancing safety for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators and all travelers. Sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the goal of “Brake Safety Week” (September

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (920) 375-1217 or Tim@glenngrothman.com (Fond du Lac, WI) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released his first television advertisement of the season. The 30-second spot highlights Grothman’s passion, sensitivity and drive to help individuals with disabilities find work. Featured in the piece is Yael Kerzan, a Sixth

Contact: Maddie Zimmerman, Maddie.Zimmerman@legis.wi.gov, 440-725-9466 MADISON – Wisconsin state agencies finalized their biennial budget requests last night, and you don’t need a microscope to see how deep Governor Walker’s hand has dipped into the pot on these. “Once again, Walker is cribbing off of sound, democratic proposals to pad his

Contact: Eileen Newcomer, Voter Education Coordinator 608-256-0827; enewcomer@lwvwi.org League of Women Voters of Wisconsin participates in National Voter Registration Day MADISON, WI – Gearing up for the midterm elections this November, over 3,500 groups across the country will mobilize to celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 25, 2018. The

Contact: Bob Nenno, Communications Director, 608-261-4504 Financial literacy is key to financial preparedness MADISON – Gov. Scott Walker has proclaimed the month of September as Preparedness Month and the fourth week of September (9/23-29/2018) is designated as “Saving for an Emergency Week.” The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions’ (DFI) Office

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Vukmir defends opposing coverage for hearing-impaired kids Vukmir standing by her decision to vote with powerful insurance companies over Wisconsin kids and their families MADISON — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir is defending her opposition to a bipartisan effort to “help deaf children hear,” in response to an event

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Share your voice in Superior and see design concepts on a new, modern Wisconsin History Museum Superior, WI. – The local community is invited to join the Wisconsin Historical Society on Monday, October 1, 2018, to share their thoughts and ideas and see design concepts for

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 The Muirdale Tuberculosis Sanatorium listed in National Register of Historic Places Wauwatosa, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Muirdale Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 The Menomonie Omaha Depot listed in National Register of Historic Places Menomonie, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Menomonie Omaha Depot in Menomonie, Dunn County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain